Chicago Public Schools informed parents Friday that Epic Academy, a small Southeast Side charter high school, plans to close and might not even last through this school year.

Epic Charter School in South Chicago with about 250 students informed CPS on Aug. 21 that it was facing “persistent enrollment declines and rising operational costs,” according to the district. The board of the privately managed, publicly funded school is expected to formally vote on the closure at its meeting Wednesday.

“While CPS is not making this decision, we are deeply committed to supporting Epic students, families and staff throughout any transition,” district officials said in a statement.

Epic teacher Andrew Escalante said the school was a tight-knit community where teachers stay for a long time and are de

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